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Q: What do you like best about Vegas?

A: Vegas is one exciting city. It has a unique vibe. I go out there a couple times a year for the M.A.G.I.C. convention to promote Sean John clothing. I try to make my way to Vegas a few times for pleasure as well.

Q: Do you have any favorite memories of appearing here? One year, you presented at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas and were swarmed by young admirers. How do you feel about being a role model?

A: The Billboard Music Awards was a really hot event. I enjoy being a role model. I hope that I’ve shown the younger generation that with hard work and dedication, success is within their grasp.

Q: Your label, Bad Boy Records, turned 10 in 2004 and you’ve since started a new alliance with Warner Music Group. Where do you see the label going over the next decade?

A: We will bring some revolutionary artists and music to the scene. No one is ready for what we are about to do at Bad Boy.

Q: What do you like best about discovering new artists?

A: Honestly, it’s one of my favorite things about this business. It is the rush I get from discovering new talent that inspired me to create the “Making the Band” series.

Q: You ran the New York City Marathon in 2003 to raise $1 million for children’s charities. The Las Vegas Marathon took place December 4th, any thoughts on running in that in 2006?

A: Running the marathon was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it was also extremely rewarding. I got such a sense of accomplishment from it. The best part was the money that we raised for the New York City schools. More recently, I worked to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Jay-Z and I gave $500,000 out of our own pockets for Katrina survivors. As far as running the marathon again, I can’t say I have plans to do that.

Q: Las Vegas is the marriage capital of the world. Have you ever considered adding wedding dresses to your line?

A: The Sean by Sean Combs line is evolving into a full lifestyle brand. I can’t rule out adding bridal to the line at some point. If we do it, I promise they will be the hottest, sexiest dresses you’ve ever seen!